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Here are my reflections on Filipino values. Progress doesn’t mean abandoning Filipino values. Yes, what got us here won’t necessarily get us there. But, it’s not about changing who we are. Our core values are our strength, the glue that holds us together. They’re part […]
When we show up without kusang-loob, we’re just going through the motions. We are sleepwalking through our tasks, checking boxes, and watching the clock until it’s time to go home.
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The Philippine presidents have been key players in shaping our nation’s story. Each one, with its unique flair and decisions, has added a chapter to our country’s evolving tale.
Good citizenship is a concept that goes beyond the textbooks. It’s about understanding your role in the community and playing it well. A good citizen isn’t just someone who follows laws; they actively contribute to the betterment of their community and nation.
Diskarte is a quintessential Filipino value that embodies resourcefulness, creativity, and the ability to make the best out of any situation. It is a value that is deeply ingrained in the Filipino psyche and manifests in various aspects of daily life.
The Punong Barangay, also known as the Barangay Captain, is often misunderstood and underestimated. Every Punong-Barangay has executive, judicial, and legislative powers. This alone should make the executive, the CEO of this public corporation, to be very powerful. It is unfortunate that many barangay leaders
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Delicadeza is about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, and it involves being sensitive to the feelings of others, being respectful, and maintaining a sense of honor and integrity.
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Awa, a Filipino value deeply embedded in our culture, represents compassion, empathy, and a deep sense of shared suffering. It is the ability to put oneself in another’s shoes, to feel their pain, and to be moved to action to alleviate their suffering. Awa is
I’m Jef Menguin, your friendly neighborhood speaker, trainer, and writer. Welcome to our corner of the internet, where positivity and inspiration live and breathe in every story we share. You see, I’m a firm believer that within each one of us is a spark, a
What is it about the Philippines that makes it such an attractive hub for outsourcing? The answer lies in the rich tapestry of Filipino culture and values.
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Pakikisama is a Filipino trait that encourages Filipinos to get along with others in the neighborhood, work, and everywhere they live.
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A deeper understanding of cyberbullying in the Philippines helps us manage trolls and anonymous bullies online. Protect your digital well-being and invest your time in more productive endeavors. You can learn ways to handle cyberbullying through self-study, mentoring, and training. For example, you may consider
Our values and traits are essential elements of Filipino culture. These Filipino values find expression in our arts, customs, traditions, institutions, and achievements. Therefore, one needs to study their culture to understand the Filipino people. Filipino Culture I met executives, some of whom were educated
I wrote an article about 30 Filipino values. I realized during my research that some authors mix up values and traits. They describe many Filipino values like hospitality, family orientation, and utang na loob as traits. I cannot blame them. Our Filipino values influence our